Your Birthday, my wish..  / Tara
Mike, I can't even begin to tell you how touching it is to still see people writing stuff on your memorial pages, It's so evident that you have impacted so many people's lives.  The craziest part about it all is that you had no idea! 
Today marks your 26th Birthday, the second birthday that none of us have been able to share with you. No phone calls, no text messages, no random show ups, and thats what breaks my heart.  I know that you are in a better place now, and I'm sure it's great there, no drama, no trials and tribulations, no let downs...Picture perfect pretty much. Still though, I can't help but to want you part of our imperfect world!
I want to be able to text back and forth and no matter how much I type to you is never going to change that factor and I absolutely hate that!
Thinking back on all the memories, I remember the first time that I went to go and meet you , and I completely couldn't find your house, and I had to call you on the phone.  You and Nikki were like directing me, I was so close that you could see my tail lights, then you started flashing the outside light, and I was like ohhh there it is! That still humors me.  Another memory that I love thinking about was teaching you how to drive stick in my CRX..haha, that thing was a total rollerblade and you ALWAYS stalled out pulling onto Lonoconing!
Although, I miss you so much, I am so thankful that I had you a as a part of my life.  I wish I didn't have this heartache that your gone, and I wish that I could share with you all of the gret thingsthat are happening in my life right now.
I know that your around me and play tricks on me, cause that is totally you! And I guess you really did find my grammy (dont put your shoes under her bed) hhahahaha, because i smelled her perfume!
There are great people up there with you so I know that you are not lonely up there, and I'm sure your having a fantabulous birthday! I still can't help but to want you here!
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Happy 26th Birthday Michael!!!!  / Gay Mikey (friend/roommate)
Hey Mike, Today is your special day...You're 26th Birthday...You're probably up there going around telling everyone that it's your birthday like you used to do when you were still here with us...I remember it now...walking through the Shoprite in Franklin going to pick out your birthday cake, telling random people that it was your birthday...I couldn't stop laughing lol...I think that was the only time i came close to almost peeing in my pants from laughing...ONLY YOU lol...I even remember the cake you picked out...it was a white icing cake with baby blue icing flowers around the top, with these little round rainbow sprinkles, the side of the cake was all jagged like they took a fork and dragged it around the side of the cake...and then after you got the cake you made me buy you lunch at Wendy's LOL...we could never get those shakes through those damn straws lol...no matter how hard we tried, we always had to eat the shakes with the spoons lol...and then after getting the Wendy's burgers and shake, you made me take you to Arby's to get those delicious seasoned curly fries...the smile on your face b/c you made me drive all over the place was priceless...OH MY GOD, why are you gone? I miss you Mike...You were always one of my closest friends... no matter what happened we always got through everything as a team...the fights we had always were solved, the good times we had always will be a great memory...most of all, just having you as a friend was and will always be an honor...I just  wish you were around...everytime I'm driving with one of my friends here in Florida, i tell them how u did everything in my car, from the neons to the tint, to the cold air to the pisser lights and then explain why they barely work now LOL...i tell them b/c MIKE installed them lol...I think my roommates down here are actually sick of hearing the name Mike b/c every story i tell them about funny things that happened to me, some how you're in 90% of them lol...There hasn't been a day that went by that you weren't brought up...You definitely put a major dent in my life Mike...and I thank you for it...but anyway, Happy 26th Birthday...keep watching over everyone...by the way, i'm gonna go see everyone on Christmas eve b/c Grandma wants me there...I love her so much as well as the rest of your family...i'll definitely come by and visit when i'm up next month...RIP Mike Close

Happy 26th Birthday Michael!!!!  / Gay Mikey (friend/roommate)
Hey Mike, Today is your special day...You're 26th Birthday...You're probably up there going around telling everyone that it's your birthday like you used to do when you were still here with us...I remember it now...walking through the Shoprite in Franklin going to pick out your birthday cake, telling random people that it was your birthday...I couldn't stop laughing lol...I think that was the only time i came close to almost peeing in my pants from laughing...ONLY YOU lol...I even remember the cake you picked out...it was a white icing cake with baby blue icing flowers around the top, with these little round rainbow sprinkles, the side of the cake was all jagged like they took a fork and dragged it around the side of the cake...and then after you got the cake you made me buy you lunch at Wendy's LOL...we could never get those shakes through those damn straws lol...no matter how hard we tried, we always had to eat the shakes with the spoons lol...and then after getting the Wendy's burgers and shake, you made me take you to Arby's to get those delicious seasoned curly fries...the smile on your face b/c you made me drive all over the place was priceless...OH MY GOD, why are you gone? I miss you Mike...You were always one of my closest friends... no matter what happened we always got through everything as a team...the fights we had always were solved, the good times we had always will be a great memory...most of all, just having you as a friend was and will always be an honor...I just  wish you were around...everytime I'm driving with one of my friends here in Florida, i tell them how u did everything in my car, from the neons to the tint, to the cold air to the pisser lights and then explain why they barely work now LOL...i tell them b/c MIKE installed them lol...I think my roommates down here Mikare actually sick of hearing the name Mike b/c every story i tell them about funny things that happened to me, some how you're in 90% of them lol...There hasn't been a day that went by that you weren't brought up...You definitely put a major dent in my life Mike...and I thank you for it...but anyway, Happy 26th Birthday...keep watching over everyone...by the way, i'm gonna go see everyone on Christmas eve b/c Grandma wants me there...I love her so much as well as the rest of your family...i'll definitely come by and visit when i'm up next month...RIP Close

Missing you  / Aunt Shirley
Mike our birthday will be here soon and my heart is breaking that yet again you will not be here to help me celebrate.  Your sister Jamie is here with me this weekend so I have a part of you to celebrate with.

Mike I need you to help me through this really hard time right now.  I know you know whats going on with my health and if you could be there to watch over me while I have these tests it would give me a lot of comfort.  Wow Mike your gone and I still need you that should tell you how much we all loved and needed you when you were here with us.   You are on my mind everyday Mike the impact you had on all of us was and still is so great I hope you can feel the love that we have for you.  I will be looking for you to help me through this really hard time in my life.

Alyssa really misses you she can't even listen to certian songs with breaking down into tears and asking to change the radio station.  She has one of your hats that Kelly gave her and she loves it.  Now for you dog(Pebbles) Alyssa is so attached to her because she was your s and you gave Pebbles to her but Tim and I have different opinion.  Pebble sactually nows what spite is and it will go out for 10 mins and then pee right in front of us.  However MIke she will always have a good home with us regardless of how much she can try my patience.  She is a part of you and that means the world to us.

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Always... / Grandma
Always missing you, and always remembering. You gave me so many wonderful memories, Mike, thank you.  Everyone is doing great. You know how much I love this time of the year; I am already buying new Christmas decorations and looking toward a season filled with love and good times. Uncle Wayne might have finally met his match, I will let you know after next weekend. On Sundaywe are having a family gathering for dinner and I will let you know.Well my sweet Aangel please continue to watch over us. We will as always continue to pray for your eternal peace.
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Always on my mind...  / Tara
I can't express to you enough how often I think of you.  I would have to say its more then 15 times a day that you run through my mind and i think about all the good times we had together. 
I wish that I could tell you everything that was going on and you could come and see house and everything!  I am a homeowner Michael...Its offical, the house is mine and its soooooo amazing!
Right now I couldn't be anymore blessed!  I wish that you were still here to share all of these wonderful things that are all falling into place with moving here.
I used all blue balloons at work today because at 8:30 in the morning that was one of the first times I thought of you today, and I know you see everything.  I just know it.  
Michael , I can seriously never express to you how much I miss you!  I will also probably repeat that a million and one times until I get to see you again!  
I havn't written in awhile and I figured I would write you a little update on whats going on.

We offically owned the house on Halloween Day!
I spoke up at work about it be crazy and everything and I actually have a pretty decent schedule for the next week so that I am not left to work crazy 60 hour weeks.
Im gettin another tattoo!  Thats always a bonus..haha!
Oh yeah and my parents are coming up this weekend.  
Other then that I have been doing nothing but working and running around like a chicken.  I seriously wish that you were still here so that I could tell you the crazy work stories that I hear, i know that you would completely get a kick out of them.
My story of today is a woman actually said to me " Do I get charged $10 if I pay my bill late?" I said "yes" and her response is "That is crap!"  HOw about she just pay her bill on time, theres a logical idea that obviously isn't all that logical out here in pa world..lol.
Well Michael I need to get back to unpacking, just wanted to express how much I miss and love you.
Missing you forever,
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Re~building... / Tara (Friend,)
hey Mike!

It has been some time since I have written you and I wanted to let you know how much I still miss you.  Everyday when I let the balloons go at work for you I look up and I'm just waiting to see a vision of you in the sky!
Everything has been going very well though, I mean I'm buying a house!!! How awesome is that Michael!  Oh my goodness I wish you could see it!  Its super awesome!  
Oh and another thing is that I totally have a new pound puppy!  I know that you would get a kick outta that!  There is nothing better then being 25 and still having a security blanket, well not an actual blanket but you know what I mean....I remember all the talks we would have about teddy!  Ahhh that was so great and those are such great memories that fill my life with hope everyday.
Loosing you has impacted my life a great deal.  I have lost other loved ones before but the loss of you completely hit home and made me see that nothing lasts forever so you just have to make the best out of every situation.
I have grown up so much in the past year.  I think you would be so proud of all the accomplishments that I have made and everything that Jason and I have made happen.
I just wanted you to know that I completely think about you on the daily!
I hope your having fun up there Michael!!!
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Hard Times and Memories  / Gay Mike (friend)
Well Mike, This week will be 4 months that i left the state of NJ and moved here to Florida, the good ole Sunshine State...everytime i see the sun i can feel you shining down...Whenever it's cloudy down here and see a hole in the clouds with the sun shining through, i know it's you keeping an eye out...I sent the Clan a card with a picture hopefully they'll bring it to you...I can't wait till December b/c i'll be up for Christmas and i'm gonna go see everyone and check up...I'm definitely gonna come and visit you...I still miss you so much Mike...everytime I'm on the phone with Jackie, you're always brought up...Jackie is curious on how your family is but she's scared to see them b/c she doesn't want to break down infront of them...The one year anniversary of losing you was hard on so many people...I sent you a baby blue balloon with a lot of memories written on it...I took pictures so when i come up i'll show everyone...You better be happy up there b/c we're all hurting down here...The minute i get up there when it's my time, you're gonna be one of the first people i hope to see...it's still all unbelievable...i'm living in Florida and keep thinking that you're up in NJ causing trouble or hanging out in the parking lots or even partying and that's why i never see you...but when reality kicks in, i get ill to my stomach...OH, guess what i'm doing...for christmas i'm gonna collect Teddy Bears and bring them to the hospitals for kids...I just thought of telling you that b/c i was thinking about that old raggy teddy bear that you cherished...I got my job involved with the Teddy Bear collection...there's gonna be a sign on the door for a certain date that says, NO TEDDY BEAR, NO ENTRY...so everyone who wants to come in better have one...and the best part...it's in honor of you...I guess losing a good friend like you did a real impact in my life...b/c you never know when it's your last day in this world and to Cherish everyday as if it's your last...God Mike, i miss you so much...Oh another thing, i was looking at my old Halloween costume yesterday and it brought back a funny memory...you ripped it when you were trying to zip it up lol...I'll never fix that rip...hopefully i'll get into it this year LOL but anyway, I hope you're Happy up there...Miss you tons...i'll write to you again soon...And please keep watching over your family and friends because we all love you... Close

Little Memories...  / Grandma &. Trevor
Hello my beloved angel...I had to tell you I just finished having an increditable conversation with Trevor. He just turned 4 this month and he had questions about you. Oh lord Mike, he has asked a lot before but this was intense. I guess since your first anniversary just passed, he has done a lot of thinking. You have so much love from your young cousins it is almost unbelievable. A year is a long time in a young child's mind, but trust me your memory has not faded even a little. Alyssa remembers and yes her little heart breaks and she cries as does Steven.  With Trevor it's he wants facts " just tell me about heaven", " all about it " "tell me what Mike does everyday". After an hour I am talked out and I just know he is thinking about all I just said and there will more questions. Now he is riding his bike with Poppy and I hope you can look down and realize just how important you were and are to all of us. Your sisters & cousins remember and miss you,they are all growing up.
UPDATES:
 Jessi, Mandi, Tyler & Jamie are working on getting their drivers licenses ( heaven help us!). Nikki has started her own small business ( $$$ ). Little Richie is not little anymore and dating. Connor & Kyle are great little guys. Steven plays football and so does Kevie. Heather is great and having a blast in her senior year and Krista is dating and writing poetry. Alyssa is leanring Spanish and called me for a little help yesterday. Skye is learning more by the day and Brandi is walking. Kelly is now in her first of High School and Jared is really something else we call him the" tank" he just turned 2. Trevor is just plain unbelievable and Amanda is smart and enjoying school. Gabby is wonderful she thinks she is one of the big kids, she turns 2 early next year.
We are all well and miss you so very much.
                                   R.I.P.
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Hello my sweet angel....  / Grandma
Well sweetie the days are starting to feel cool and the leaves are changing. We are going to go pumkin picking next week with Aunt Jen, Uncle Chad and the boys, your mom, Steve,Jamie, kelly, Nikki and Gabby. I will bring my camera and take some pictures. More memories to add to my treasury of a full life. I miss you so much sweetheart. 
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